Aquatic Club of Elkhorn

The Aquatic Club of Elkhorn (ACE) is a year-round club swim team located in Elkhorn, Nebraska. We offer training and competition for swimmers of various skill levels. The minimum requirement is that the swimmer must be able to swim the length of a 25 yd pool under his/her own steam. This requirement is a safety precaution and the final decision is at the discretion of the coaches. The team trains at Elkhorn's Common Ground (1701 Veterans Drive). The pool is 25 yards, 8 lanes and has locker rooms available for use by ACE members. The pool is equipped with a Colorado Timing System with an 8-lane readout scoreboard and relay judging platforms/reaction pads for each lane. For more information about the facilities you may call Common Ground at 402-289-0451. ACE is a United States Swimming registered program.

The Aquatic Club of Elkhorn is a not-for-profit organization with a 9 member Board of Directors consisting of parents of swim team members.

Our Mission

It is the goal of the ACE Otters to provide the needed environment for swimmers to grow and develop as athletes with a focus on fun and stroke instruction. We strive to help each swimmers reach their individual goals, which range from recreational to highly competitive. It is also our goal that each swimmer not only learn the technical rules and skills of swimming but also discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, and how to set and achieve goals. Our ultimate goal is to instill a life-long love of the sport of swimming and an appreciation of individual and team accomplishments.

Our Coaching Philosophy

The ACE coaching staff strives to instill a life-long love of the sport of swimming by focusing on improved technique, athleticism, team unity and psychological wellness.

LINKS TO OUR ASSOCIATES USA Swimming Midwestern Swimming Common Ground	About the Aquatic Club of Elkhorn
	Who We Are The Aquatic Club of Elkhorn (ACE) is a year-round club swim team located in Elkhorn, Nebraska. We offer training and competition for swimmers of various skill levels. The minimum requirement is that the swimmer must be able to swim the length of a 25 yd pool under his/her own steam. This requirement is a safety precaution and the final decision is at the discretion of the coaches. The team trains at Elkhorn's Common Ground (1701 Veterans Drive). The pool is 25 yards, 8 lanes and has locker rooms available for use by ACE members. The pool is equipped with a Colorado Timing System with an 8-lane readout scoreboard and relay judging platforms/reaction pads for each lane. For more information about the facilities you may call Common Ground at 402-289-0451. ACE is a United States Swimming registered program. 2007-08 Board of Directors The Aquatic Club of Elkhorn is a not-for-profit organization with a 9 member Board of Directors consisting of parents of swim team members. President................Steve Baker Vice President.........Patrick Kelly Treasurer................Becky Baker Secretary................Dawn Bowen Member-At-Large.....Shelly Whitaker Member-At-Large.....Leah Parodi Member-At-Large.....Jami Herchenbach Member-At-Large.....John Hays Member-At-Large.....Kari Pilkington Our Mission It is the goal of the ACE Otters to provide the needed environment for swimmers to grow and develop as athletes with a focus on fun and stroke instruction. We strive to help each swimmers reach their individual goals, which range from recreational to highly competitive. It is also our goal that each swimmer not only learn the technical rules and skills of swimming but also discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, and how to set and achieve goals. Our ultimate goal is to instill a life-long love of the sport of swimming and an appreciation of individual and team accomplishments. Our Coaching Philosophy The ACE coaching staff strives to instill a life-long love of the sport of swimming by focusing on improved technique, athleticism, team unity and psychological wellness.